Job summary Adult Critical Care are looking to employ a motivated and conscientious experienced nurse to join our friendly and dynamic multi professional team caring for critically ill patients and their families. You will have a broad experience and insight into caring for acutely unwell patients and their families. You will have the ability to lead a team, prioritise and respond to planned and unplanned situations and ensure the smooth and efficient running of the unit. Successful candidates will be expected to work across site as needed. they will also be required to work both days and night shifts as well as participating in the cross site rotation programme. You must lead the team in developing critical care by promoting excellence and innovative thinking. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure in a stressful environment with complex situations. If you are a committed and flexible team player who would like to develop your leadership skills further within this exciting speciality, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert You will need to solve clinical problems and issues sensitively and have enhanced skills to support others to achieve this. Clinical knowledge and skills are integral to this role as it is a commitment to working as part of a dedicated team by supporting new developments and thus enhancing the Critical Care service.You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure in what can be a distressing environment. If you are a committed and flexible team player who would like to develop your leadership skills within this exciting specialty, we would like to hear from you. 'If you have not completed the Critical Care Course you will still be considered for short list. However, the expectation is that you will undertake the course within the first year in post' About us With more than 20,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and its surrounding communities and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. Our Trust spans over three sites including Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House. We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services, and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging. As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University. This is an exciting time to join NUH and help support our future ambitions. Details Date posted 09 January 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 164-7589763-VC Job locations QMC Derby Road Nottingham NG72UH Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will act as deputy to the Unit sister/charge nurse. He/she will be required to: Act as the deputy to the Unit sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the Unit and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard. Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance. Work flexibly as a member of the Unit team and in support of the Unit Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. Information on the main responsibility of the role is outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to the advert. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will act as deputy to the Unit sister/charge nurse. He/she will be required to: Act as the deputy to the Unit sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the Unit and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard. Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance. Work flexibly as a member of the Unit team and in support of the Unit Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. Information on the main responsibility of the role is outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to the advert. Person Specification Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training and Qualifications Essential Degree in health / nursing related Studies or equivalent level of study Current level one NMC registration Relevant post-basic diploma in Critical Care Specialist Pathway Possession of a Mentoring Course NMC Desirable Formal leadership and management training / course Experience Essential 4 years minimum experience at Band 5 within the acute setting, 2 of which must be within critical care Supervision of non registered staff, pre registration and post basic students Ability to manage the clinical area efficiently and effectively Evidence of leadership, management & time management skills Desirable Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework communication and relationship Essential Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication Desirable Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions Analytical and Judgement Skill Essential Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place Desirable Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies Evidence of data collection and analysis Planning/ organisation skills Essential Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans Desirable Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self. Demonstrate an ability to recognise when workload & priorities of others inappropriate and intervene as required. Person Specification Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training and Qualifications Essential Degree in health / nursing related Studies or equivalent level of study Current level one NMC registration Relevant post-basic diploma in Critical Care Specialist Pathway Possession of a Mentoring Course NMC Desirable Formal leadership and management training / course Experience Essential 4 years minimum experience at Band 5 within the acute setting, 2 of which must be within critical care Supervision of non registered staff, pre registration and post basic students Ability to manage the clinical area efficiently and effectively Evidence of leadership, management & time management skills Desirable Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework communication and relationship Essential Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication Desirable Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions Analytical and Judgement Skill Essential Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place Desirable Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies Evidence of data collection and analysis Planning/ organisation skills Essential Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans Desirable Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self. Demonstrate an ability to recognise when workload & priorities of others inappropriate and intervene as required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address QMC Derby Road Nottingham NG72UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address QMC Derby Road Nottingham NG72UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)